Sparkle Lacy Knit Cowl
This lace cowl knitting pattern is perfect for adding some glamour to your outfits. Give this sparkle lacy knit cowl a try if you're looking for free knitting patterns for women that really pack a punch. The design of the pattern really adds interesting details to any plain and simple outfit, and the sparkle in the yarn gives it added dimension. Your outfits truly will shine when you add this cowl to them, but it is still casual enough that you can wear it on a daily basis.
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- RED HEART® Sparkle Soft™: 2 balls 9001 White
- Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5 mm [US 8] 29” (73.5 cm) circular needle
- Stitch marker, yarn needle
Measurements:
58” (147.5 cm) around and 10” (25.5 cm) tall
Abbreviations:
k =knit;
k2tog= knit next 2 sts together;
st(s)= stitch(es);
yo= yarn over;
[ ]= work directions in brackets the number of times specified;
*= repeat whatever follows the as indicated
Gauge:
16 sts = 4” (10 cm); 21 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in lace patterns
Special Stitch:
ssk =Slip next 2 stitches, one at a time as if to knit, to right needle, insert point of left needle through front of sts, knit these sts together through back loop.
Notes:
1. Cowl is worked in rounds in three sections of lace, including two Zigzag Eyelet Trellis pattern sections and a center Gull Wing Pattern section. The lace sections are separated by rounds of Garter stitch (knit 1 round, purl 1 round).
2. Cowl can be worked by following the written instructions or reading this chart. Read all rows of chart from right to left.
Instructions:
COWL
Cast on 231 sts. Place marker for beginning of round. Taking care not to twist stitches, prepare to work in rounds.
Garter Stitch Border
Round 1: Purl.
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: Purl.
First Zigzag Eyelet Trellis Pattern
Section
Round 1: *K1, yo, k2tog; repeat from * around.
Round 2: Knit.
Rounds 3–6: Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 twice.
Round 7: *K1, ssk, yo; repeat from * around.
Round 8: Knit.
Rounds 9 and 10: Repeat Rounds 7 and 8.
Round 11: Repeat Round 7.
First Divider
Round 1: Knit.
Round 2: Purl.
Rounds 3 and 4: Repeat Rounds 1 and 2.
Round 5: Knit.
Gull Wings Pattern Section
Rounds 1 and 2: Knit.
Round 3: *K1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; repeat from * around.
Round 4: Knit.
Round 5: *K2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk; repeat from * around.
Rounds 6–21: Repeat Rounds 2–5 four more times.
Rounds 22 and 23: Knit.
Second Divider
Repeat First Divider.
Second Zigzag Eyelet Trellis
Pattern Section
Repeat First Zigzag Eyelet Trellis Pattern Section.
Garter Stitch Border
Round 1: Purl.
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: Purl.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.